Shipley / data
Anna Dixon · Labour Party · sitting since 04 Jul 2024 · every division, speech and committee appearance.
Since election
659days
from 04 Jul 2024
Divisions
435
of 504 possible
Attendance
86%
69 absent / paired
Whip alignment
97%
vs party majority
Speeches
639
143 debates
Written Qs
135
133 answered
Committees
1
memberships
Expenses
£182k paid
FY 2024–2025 · 180 claims
Interests
4
2 categories
A · Overview
Issue volume
Top issues by total divisions voted — engagement only, not direction.
| Issue | Volume | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Taxation | 91 | |
| Economy | 88 | |
| Employment | 51 | |
| Crime & Policing | 43 | |
| Education | 35 | |
| Welfare and Benefits | 29 | |
| Constitution and Democracy | 26 | |
| Housing | 24 |
Speech topics
Words spoken, by topic. Source: Hansard.
| Topic | Debates | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Social Care | 44 | 14,298 |
| Health | 39 | 13,645 |
| Cost Of Living | 20 | 7,063 |
| Economy Jobs | 30 | 6,970 |
| Local Government | 32 | 4,982 |
| Crime | 19 | 4,775 |
| Labour Market | 11 | 4,406 |
| Housing | 15 | 3,905 |
B · Notable divisions
Free votes, rebellions and high-salience whipped votes — the moments that distinguish this MP from the party machine. The full division-by-division record will follow once the per-MP archive is wired.
| Date | Division | Whip | MP voted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 24Vote on whether to prevent someone from qualifying as 'terminally ill' under the assisted dying bill solely because they have chosen to stop… | Free vote | Aye |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Third ReadingMPs voted on the Third Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill — the final Commons vote on whether to pass the assisted dyin… | Free vote | No |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 94Vote on whether to prevent someone from qualifying as 'terminally ill' under the assisted dying bill solely because they have voluntarily st… | Free vote | No |
C · Speeches
| Date | Contribution | Words |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr 2026 | Wind Farms: Protected PeatlandWill the shadow Minister clarify his own party’s position? Does it remain committed to net zero, and does it acknowledge there will be a lot of nature damage if we do not make the … EnvironmentEnergy | 44 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Wind Farms: Protected PeatlandIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship again, Sir Alec. I thank the hon. Member for Keighley and Ilkley (Robbie Moore) for the invitation to join him in Westminster Hall to… EnvironmentEnergy | 338 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Wind Farms: Protected PeatlandI am just coming to that part of my speech. I will first turn to wind farms, and then I will come specifically to my views on the Calderdale wind farm, which lies largely outside o… EnvironmentEnergy | 451 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Wind Farms: Protected PeatlandAs the Member for Shipley and a neighbouring constituent, I want to make those listening aware that we have attended the debate and will shortly be giving our views on the proposal… EnvironmentEnergy | 45 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Wind Farms: Protected PeatlandI am a fairly new MP, having come in in 2024. I think that the general advice given to MPs, as to the hon. Member previously, is not to get involved in formal objections. That is t… EnvironmentEnergy | 146 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Wind Farms: Protected PeatlandI will give way briefly; I was about to finish. EnvironmentEnergy | 10 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Wind Farms: Protected PeatlandThese investments are critical, and it is pleasing that the Labour Government are taking nature actions so seriously. In addition to those I mentioned, there is also the planting o… EnvironmentEnergy | 96 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillAs my hon. Friend describes, there are many vape shops across my constituency. Does he believe that in the future, powers similar to those on gambling impact assessments could be b… Local GovernmentHousingEnvironment | 48 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI thank the hon. Gentleman for his support for the Government’s actions to give local authorities powers to ban pavement parking. Does he agree that, particularly for those with di… Local GovernmentHousingEnvironment | 40 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | NHS Dental ServicesI recently asked Shipley residents about their access to NHS dental services over the past two years. Over 1,100 respondents said that they could not see an NHS dentist when they n… Health | 74 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Carer’s Allowance OverpaymentsI absolutely agree with the hon. Gentleman that the impact of the overpayments on carers is terrible, and I am going to share the story of someone who was affected. I am sure other… Social CareCost Of LivingFiscal Policy | 802 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | NHS Dental Services5. What steps he is taking to improve access to NHS dental services. Health | 13 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Carer’s Allowance OverpaymentsI beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of Carer’s Allowance overpayments. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger. I thank Members for joinin… Social CareCost Of LivingFiscal Policy | 356 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Carer’s Allowance OverpaymentsI am a member of the Public Accounts Committee, and we have requested that the DWP reports every six months on its progress on implementing the Sayce review. As a member of that Co… Social CareCost Of LivingFiscal Policy | 250 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Carer’s Allowance OverpaymentsI had understood that we were also looking into opportunities to alert carers of potentially having breached the earnings limit. Is there anything in place to help communicate info… Social CareCost Of LivingFiscal Policy | 40 |
D · Written questions
Top departments
| Department | Questions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Social Care | 26 | 19.3% |
| Department for Education | 21 | 15.6% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 13 | 9.6% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 10 | 7.4% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 10 | 7.4% |
| Treasury | 9 | 6.7% |
| Department for Transport | 9 | 6.7% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 8 | 5.9% |
Most recent
| Date | Department | Question | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr 2026 | Department for Work and Pensions | To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to Answer of 2 June 2025 on Question 56485 on the limited capability for work and work-related activity element of Universal Credit, what progress has been made in reviewing the… | Pending |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Department for Education | To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to her Department's consultation document entitled Assistive software funded through Disabled Students’ Allowance, published on 26 March 2026, what steps she is taking to ensure th… | Pending |
| 10 Apr 2026 | Department for Work and Pensions | To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to ensure that migration from legacy benefits to Universal Credit does not affect a benefit claimant's eligibility for Council Tax Reduction, including the level o… | Answered |
| 02 Mar 2026 | Department of Health and Social Care | To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of implementing a proportionate regulatory framework for day care services for older and disabled adults, including de… | Answered |
| 02 Mar 2026 | Department for Education | To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of including maintenance loans as part of a student loan on students from lower income backgrounds. | Answered |
| 11 Feb 2026 | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing a national standardised water social tariff with clear eligibility and consistent discount levels. | Answered |
| 05 Feb 2026 | Department of Health and Social Care | To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of funding the full cost of specialist palliative care delivered by hospices. | Answered |
| 05 Feb 2026 | Department of Health and Social Care | To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure General Practice nursing and administrative staff are offered a pay increase as a result of the funding increase for GP contracts for 20… | Answered |
| 05 Feb 2026 | Home Office | To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department plans to provide exemptions from Electronic Travel Authorisation for children living abroad who hold dual citizenship having inherited their British Citizenship f… | Answered |
| 29 Jan 2026 | Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of social media on young people’s wellbeing. | Answered |
| 21 Jan 2026 | Department of Health and Social Care | To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what funding he plans to make available to Integrated Care Boards to meet demand for ADHD and Autism assessments. | Answered |
| 13 Jan 2026 | Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of utilising disused water and gas pipes in the laying of new electrical cables as part of National Grid upgrades. | Answered |
| 13 Jan 2026 | Department for Education | To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to extend the period by which UK nationals and family members living in (a) the EEA and (b) Switzerland at the end of the transition period will be eligible for home fee status,… | Answered |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Department for Work and Pensions | To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department plans to publish data on the number of carers that have been convicted of fraud since 2015 due to Carer’s Allowance overpayments. | Answered |
| 10 Dec 2025 | Department for Transport | To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to prioritise the (a) voices and (b) needs of disabled people in the third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy. | Answered |
E · Committees
| Committee | Role | House | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Accounts CommitteeSelect | Member | Commons | 28 Oct 2024 | present |
F · Expenses
Every business-cost claim reimbursed by IPSA in the current financial year, grouped by category. “Aggregated” rows are IPSA’s own year-end totals for cost types like payroll and rent that aren’t itemised claim-by-claim.
Category breakdown
| Category | Claims | Paid (£) | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Costs | 154 | 23,396 | 12.9% |
| Accommodation | 10 | 10,063 | 5.5% |
| Staffing | 3 | 135,373 | 74.4% |
| MP Travel | 0 | 4,743 | 2.6% |
| Staff Travel | 0 | 8,447 | 4.6% |
Top itemised cost types
| Cost type | Category | Claims | Paid (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | Accommodation | 7 | 9,145 |
| Service charge & ground Rent | Office Costs | 5 | 7,695 |
| Rent | Office Costs | 4 | 4,585 |
| Equipment - purchase | Office Costs | 32 | 4,446 |
| Pooled staffing services | Staffing | 1 | 3,000 |
| Bought-in services | Staffing | 2 | 2,610 |
| Software & applications | Office Costs | 23 | 2,456 |
| Stationery & printing | Office Costs | 54 | 1,220 |
| Hotel - London | Accommodation | 3 | 918 |
| Recruitment Services &Costs | Office Costs | 1 | 900 |
| Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | Office Costs | 6 | 602 |
| Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | Office Costs | 7 | 346 |
Most recent
| Date | Category | Description | Paid (£) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2025 | Office Costs Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | 10 | Paid |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Rent | 2024-25 [***] rent pro-rata | -2,493 | Paid |
| 25 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Rent | Rent | 2,700 | Paid |
| 24 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Sundries | 63 | Paid |
| 21 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Service charge & ground Rent | GAUNTS LIMITED [200011725-6763] | 717 | Paid |
| 21 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Office furniture | 669 | Paid |
| 21 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Service charge & ground Rent | GAUNTS LIMITED [200011725-6762] [200011781-56] | 226 | Paid |
| 21 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | CARTRIDGE SAVE [200011725-6768] | 205 | Paid |
| 21 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | CARTRIDGE SAVE [200011725-6767] | 176 | Paid |
| 21 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Office furniture | 166 | Paid |
| 21 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | 150 | Paid |
| 21 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Hospitality | SP COFFEESUPPLIESDIR [200011725-6769] | 62 | Paid |
| 21 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Office furniture | 29 | Paid |
| 21 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | 25 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Banner March 2025 | 44 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Software & applications | Mailchimp Essentials Plan - March | 18 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Banner March 2025 | 12 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Banner March 2025 | 4 | Paid |
| 14 Mar 2025 | Accommodation Rent | April Rent - [***] [***] - £1500 [200011781-57] | 145 | Paid |
| 07 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Mobile telephone - equipment purchase | CEX LTD [200011725-5172] | 283 | Paid |
G · Register of interests
Every financial interest declared by the MP, grouped under the Register’s official categories. Retracted entries are hidden but counted above.
6. Land and property portfolio with a value over £100,000 and where indicated, the portfolio provides a rental income of over £10,000 a year1 entry
16 Aug 2024
Type of land/property: Residential property (House)
Number of properties: 1
Location: London
Ownership details: Co-owned with husband
Rental income: Yes
Rental income details: 50% of rental income paid to my husband
(Registered 26 July 2024)
8. Miscellaneous3 entries
16 Aug 2024
Trustee (unpaid) with Helpforce Community, a charity that accelerates the growth and impact of volunteering in health and care organisations in the UK.
Date interest ended: 30 September 2025
(Registered 16 July 2024; updated 3 October 2025)
08 Apr 2025
Parliamentary chair of Christians on the Left, an affiliate of the Labour Party. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest arose: 13 March 2025
(Registered 1 April 2025)
27 Nov 2024
Member of the Shipley Towns Fund Board. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest arose: 16 September 2024
(Registered 18 November 2024)
H · Ward results
Most recent winning councillor in each ward — 6 wards, 6 councillor seats.
| Ward | Councillor | Party | Votes | Election |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baildon | Debbie Davies | Conservative and Unionist Party | 2,275 | 02 May 2024 |
| Bingley | Marcus Peter Dearden | Labour Party | 3,705 | 02 May 2024 |
| Bingley Rural | Geoff Winnard | Conservative and Unionist Party | 2,528 | 02 May 2024 |
| Shipley | Martin John Love | Green Party of England and Wales | 3,251 | 02 May 2024 |
| Wharfedale | Bob Felstead | Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,913 | 02 May 2024 |
| Windhill Wrose | Alex Ross-Shaw | Labour Party | 1,551 | 02 May 2024 |
I · Demographics
| Indicator | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 96,899 | Electorate 74,130 (2024) |
| Median age | 44 | years |
| Degree-educated | 36.2% | level 4 or above |
| Ethnicity (White) | 90.1% | 2021 Census ethnic group |
| Owner-occupied | 71.2% | households |
| Private-rented | 17.4% | households |
| Social-rented | 11.3% | households |
| Employment rate | 57.4% | 16-64 in work |
J · Public spending
HMT publishes headline spending identifiable by region in PESA. Constituency-level capital allocations (Levelling-Up Fund, Towns Fund, UKSPF, transport capital, BEIS R&D) are published as separate departmental datasets. We are evaluating the cleanest reconciliation for a per-constituency view.